Steering Pad: Installation

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CAUTION: Be sure to read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing it (see DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST ).

INSTALL STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
2. Connect the 2 airbag connectors.
  NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
3. Connect the horn connector.
4. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Airbag Connectors
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5. Using a T30 "TORX" driver, install the 2 screws.
  Torque: 8.8 N*m (90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf)
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
INSPECT STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY
1. Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the steering pad outer surface and in the grooved portion.
2. Check that the horn sounds.
CHECK SRS WARNING LIGHT
1. Check the SRS warning light (see PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE ).
Fig 2: Identifying Steering Pad Assembly Torx Screws
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